Walter C. Day

Walter C. Day of Redmond, Ore. (formerly of Weed) passed away on April 10, 2013.

Walter C. Day of Redmond, Ore. (formerly of Weed) passed away on April 10, 2013. He was born in Los Angeles on Feb. 25, 1942, the second of five children born to Edward and Betty Day.

In 1946 at the end of WW II, the family moved from Los Angeles to Chico and in 1950, they moved to Weed. Walt attended Butteville Elementary in Edgewood and graduated from Weed High School in 1960. After Walt joined the Navy, serving three tours of duty in Japan and Viet Nam aboard the USS Midway. After his discharge Walt worked for Rodley Motors in Dunsmuir.

After his dad started his auto repair shop in weed, Walt moved back to Weed to work with him and then later for International Paper. Walt married Donna Whipple in Reno, Nev. on April 4, 1976. After IP closed, they moved to Madras, Ore. where they had their own auto repair shop, later purchasing a wrecking yard and towing business in Baker, Ore. and on to Redmond, Ore. for retirement. Walt enjoyed hunting, fishing and trips to the Oregon Coast with his family.

Walt was predeceased by his brother Paul Day in 1986 and both of his parents in 2006.

Walt is survived by his wife Donna of Redmond, Ore.; his son Keith (Nancy) Day of Portland, Ore.; his daughter Patricia (Chuck) Acton of Elgin, Ontario, Canada; his stepchildren Michele Goucher of Yreka, Duane (Chris) Whipple of Redmond, Ore. and Todd (Stacy) Whipple of Yreka; his brother Edward (Joy) Day of Grenada; Mary Beers of Weed; Kathy (Larry) Collier of Roseburg, Ore.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A celebration of his life is planned for May 18, 2013 at the family home, 10539 N. Old Stage Road in Weed at 1 p.m. Dress casually, bring a lawn chair and memories of Walt. Call Ed at 436-2767 or Mary at 938-2261 with any questions.

"There will be a dessert bar so bring something sweet and come join us."

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